I bought a pair of lace-ups about a month ago, and these are the first pair that I have owned. I have used them several times on my deer hunts since I bought them, and they seem to work just fine for me.
I have the zip-ups, too. I've owned about 8-10 pairs of snakeboots over the last 15 years. The zip-up Red-heads are my favorite. Their light-weight, comfortable, water-proof and easy on/off.
i love mine. only complaint i have is they are kinda tight on my calf muscles when zipped up.
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